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OLEKSANDR USYK CONFIRMS HE WILL FIGHT TYSON FURY AGAIN—BUT ONLY FOR THE UNDISPUTED TITLE

Oleksandr Usyk is ready for Fury 3! Discover his "undisputed" demands and the plans for a record-breaking 2026 fight in America.

Oleksandr Usyk confirms he will fight Tyson Fury again—but only for the undisputed title
The third Usyk vs Fury fight is only worth it for undisputed glory

Oleksandr Usyk says he's open to a third fight with Tyson Fury, but only if the undisputed title is up for grabs.

These two have had a real rivalry going, with two huge fights in 2024. The first time, Usyk won by decision after a back-and-forth battle, becoming the undisputed champ.

They fought again seven months later, and Usyk won another close one. Soon after, Fury, who's 37, said he was retiring but then changed his mind a few months later.

Fury has wanted a third fight with Usyk for a while, as long as it's in the UK, since their first two fights were in Saudi Arabia. But back in October, Usyk's advisor, Serhii Lapin, seemed to shut down the idea of another fight. Lapin told the Ring, “Theoretically, it’s an interesting option, but for whom? If boxing fans truly support it, then maybe. I think that chapter is already closed.”

In a recent interview, Usyk, who just turned 39, said he plans to keep fighting for two more years and is aiming for a big 2026 in the ring. Even though he didn't seem interested in a third fight with Fury before, he's now open to it, as long as the undisputed title is on the line. He said, Why not, but only if it’s a fight for the undisputed status again.

Fury has been training in Thailand recently to get ready for a fight. He wants to have a warm-up fight before the end of April, leading up to a possible big fight in the summer. In a video on Instagram, Fury got his fans excited by hinting at a big announcement about his return. He said, “Just done a brutal session here. Second session of the day; I’m not gonna lie, that was tough.

“Did a good 12 rounds in the gym; it was about 34-35 degrees, sweating alive! I’ve got my electrolytes here to get all the goodness back in my body after sweating it all out. It’s been a really positive day again. I suppose when you wake up at 30 degrees every day, it’s definitely going to be positive.

“I’m very motivated, very happy, and I’m in a good place mentally, physically and emotionally. Just working on stuff nice and steady. The return of the Mac is coming. Can’t wait for a beautiful year.” He captioned the footage: “Work update 2026, let’s go. Massive announcement incoming.”

But Fury might have to wait for his chance at Usyk. Usyk has also said he's interested in fighting Deontay Wilder, possibly in front of a record-breaking crowd. Having already beaten Fury and Anthony Joshua, Usyk wants to add Wilder to his list of wins.

First of all, it's the USA—I want to box in America. Secondly, Wilder has been at the top for the last 10 years. This is about sporting interest. In the big three, there were Joshua, Fury, and Wilder. I beat Joshua twice, I beat Fury twice, and one unbeaten one remains — Wilder, he said.

There are reports that San Francisco is planning a huge boxing event that could break attendance records, with up to 150,000 fans. YouTube is reportedly leading these plans. The event is part of the ‘Iconic’ series, which will include various events throughout the year from IVisit Boxing.

The promoters really want Usyk to be involved, even though the fight card isn't set yet. They're planning to turn San Francisco's Civic Centre Plaza into an open-air boxing arena, with the ring in front of City Hall. And good news for fans – most of the tickets will be free.

IVB chief Ed Pereira told the Mail: “We are open to working with all promoters, managers, content creators and fighters, so of course we’d be open to speaking to a boxer of that calibre. Who wouldn’t want Usyk on their card? It’s going to be more than just a fight. What attracted us to YouTube, and YouTube to us, was that commitment to cultural moments.

“It’s all about creating a cultural moment – a cultural moment in the city of San Francisco, a cultural moment in California, and a cultural moment for the world. Anybody can go and put a show on and just produce it live on their own YouTube channel… but we are doing the same as what the NFL did.

“This partnership with YouTube puts us in the next league. Boxing fans want to see the biggest fights, and they want to see the biggest fights on the biggest stages. But, ultimately, I want to make it accessible to the casual fan… and everyone has YouTube on their phones.”

THE WALKOUT: UNCOVERING WHY DEONTAY WILDER STORMED OUT OF THE SIMON JORDAN INTERVIEW

Is Wilder finished? Analyse the O2 Arena heavyweight drama, Riley’s 13-0 streak, and the EBU title stakes on April 4.

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The Wilder-Chisora winner becomes the mandatory challenger for the unified belt

Viddal Riley is getting a massive chance at the European title on the same night Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora square off in London.

Wilder and Chisora are set for a heavyweight clash on April 4 at the O2 Arena. The stakes couldn’t be higher; whoever walks away with the win lines themselves up for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk’s unified world title. For the loser, this could be the end of the road.

MF Pro is putting on the show, and they’ve just signed Riley, who’s now set to fight on the undercard. He’s taking on EBU European champion Mateusz Masternak in what’s easily the biggest test of his career so far. Riley just grabbed the British title, and now he’s eyeing a second belt in a row.

The EBU ordered the fight, and it’s Riley’s big chance to prove he belongs at the top. Here’s how he put it: “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new chapter. MF PRO is the start of something fresh for me, and what better way to kick things off than with a real challenge? I’ve decided to go after a seasoned veteran and former world title contender for his EBU Cruiserweight belt. This fight means everything for my climb toward world honours. I know it’s a tough test, but I’m ready to shine.”

He’s pumped about the main event, too: “Chisora vs Wilder is a huge night, and I can’t wait to show what I can do for my new promoters, who are really backing me.”

Riley’s undefeated in 13 fights, and he hasn’t missed a step. If he wins, he’s set to rocket up the world rankings. He’s already got a big following online, and a statement win here could really launch him into the spotlight.

With all eyes on Wilder vs Chisora, Riley’s fight gets an extra boost. This is supposed to be Chisora’s 50th and final bout, at least that’s what he says, and a win would send him out on a high in front of the home crowd. Wilder, on the other hand, needs to put on a show and prove he’s still got it at 40.

The hype is real; both fighters even got into it with talkSPORT host Simon Jordan. Things got heated, and at one point, Wilder stormed out after a grilling about Tyson Fury. The drama’s building, and April 4 is shaping up to be a wild night for British boxing.

THE MMA PIVOT: WHY ANTHONY JOSHUA IS TRAINING WITH KHABIB AFTER NIGERIA TRAGEDY

Anthony Joshua's boxing career is in doubt: Read Eddie Hearn's update on the Fury fight and Islam Makhachev's Dagestan invitation.

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Anthony Joshua Backstage With Khabib In Dubai As MMA Move Rumours Swirl

People are starting to wonder if Anthony Joshua could swap boxing for MMA and really shake things up. Right now, he’s still recovering after a terrible car crash in Nigeria last December that killed two of his close friends. He’s back to some light training, but the comeback is slow. Lately, he was spotted at a PFL MMA event in Dubai, just hanging out backstage with Khabib Nurmagomedov, which got people talking even more.

Islam Makhachev, who took over from Khabib in the UFC, seems to think Joshua could actually pull it off. “He showed me and said, ‘I want to make T-shirts,’” Makhachev told Arena Fight TV. “I told him, ‘Okay, I’ll help you with that, but you have to come to Dagestan and work on your wrestling.’ This guy is huge and already one of the best boxers in the world. If he gets his wrestling up, just imagine how dangerous he’d be in MMA.”

Joshua was supposed to fight again in March and then go for a big September bout with Tyson Fury. But after the crash, everything changed. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, admitted, “Before this terrible incident, we were all set for March and then Fury. That’s obviously not happening now, and honestly, I can’t say if it ever will.”

Still, Hearn hasn’t given up hope. “In the next few weeks or months, he’ll probably ramp things up and get back into a proper training camp. There are no promises he’ll fight again, but I expect he will. He loves it, and in a way, it’s something that helps him carry the memory of his friends. Physically, what he’s been through was rough, maybe rougher than most people realise. He’s been working out, but he’s just not ready yet. It’s going to take some time before he’s truly back.”

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